1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Nhtsa# 00v171000 & mfr's# 00058/inadvertent air bag deployment: consumer states dealer (terry capital oldsmobile cadillac subaru; traverse city, mi; phone# 231/947-9090) informed that the recall repairs was done, but the manufacturer states that the recall was not done. Dealer refused to honor…”
filed Mar 22, 2002
“Air bag deployed when consumer turned ignition on. She received neck and back injuries when this occurred. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak”
filed Jul 17, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V171000 · Jul 3, 2000
Related service bulletins
Campaign parts bulletin regarding inadvertent airbag deployment. *tt
00155 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 22, 2000
Air Bags problems in other Cutlass Supreme years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Cutlass Supreme | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 Cutlass Supreme | 35 | 45% |
| 1994 Cutlass Supreme | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.